When the directors of panel builders Pneumatechnique were looking at ways to improve efficiency and offer better production consistency they turned to RITTAL and its automation systems for switchgear construction. One of the main issues the company faced was the underemployment of the highly skilled labour force. This had become obvious during an evaluation of work practices that considered how customer demand was being met, and how the company in turn made demands on production as an “internal customer”.

Following a detailed assessment and recommendations made by Rittal’s expert team, the decision was taken to install a Rittal Automation Perforex CNC machine.

It was quickly identified that the capital expenditure could clearly be outweighed by the cost savings and the Perforex installation became a part of the investment project.